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Hardware Reference Guide
HP t5740/t5745 Thin Clients
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Hardware Reference Guide
HP t5740/t5745 Thin Clients
Second Edition (October 2010)
First Edition (September 2009)
Document Part Number: 585651-002
About This Book
WARNING! Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily
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CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in
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NOTE: Text set off in this manner provides important supplemental information.
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Table of contents
1 Product Features ............................................................................................................................................ 1
Standard Features ................................................................................................................................ 1
Thin Client Management Solutions ...................................................................................................... 2
Front Panel Components ..................................................................................................................... 2
Top Components .................................................................................................................................. 3
Rear Panel Components ...................................................................................................................... 4
Installing the Antenna (Wireless Models) ............................................................................................. 5
Installing the Rubber Feet .................................................................................................................... 5
Installing the Stand ............................................................................................................................... 5
Removing the Stand ............................................................................................................................. 6
Using the Power Cord Retention Slot ................................................................................................... 7
Using the Keyboard .............................................................................................................................. 7
Windows Logo Key .............................................................................................................. 9
Additional Function Keys ..................................................................................................... 9
Special Mouse Functions ..................................................................................................................... 9
Serial Number Location ...................................................................................................................... 10
2 Hardware Changes ....................................................................................................................................... 11
General Hardware Installation Sequence ........................................................................................... 11
Removing and Replacing the Secure USB Compartment Cover ....................................................... 12
Removing the Secure USB Compartment Cover .............................................................. 12
Replacing the Secure USB Compartment Cover ............................................................... 13
Removing and Replacing the Side Access Panel and Metal Side Cover ........................................... 14
Removing the Side Access Panel and Metal Side Cover .................................................. 14
Replacing the Metal Side Cover and Side Access Panel .................................................. 15
Installing Thin Client Options .............................................................................................................. 16
Installing the USB Device .................................................................................................. 17
Removing and Replacing the Battery ................................................................................ 17
Installing a Secondary Flash Memory Module ................................................................... 18
Installing a Second SO-DIMM ........................................................................................... 19
Installing the PCI Express Expansion Module and PCI Express Card .............................. 21
External Drives .................................................................................................................. 21
Appendix A Specifications .............................................................................................................................. 22
Appendix B Security Provisions .................................................................................................................... 23
Securing the Thin Client ..................................................................................................................... 23
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Appendix C Mounting the Thin Client ............................................................................................................ 24
HP Quick Release .............................................................................................................................. 24
Supported Mounting Options ............................................................................................. 26
Non-supported Mounting Option ........................................................................................ 28
Appendix D Thin Client Operation ................................................................................................................. 29
Routine Thin Client Care .................................................................................................................... 29
Supported Orientations ...................................................................................................................... 29
Non-supported Orientation ................................................................................................................. 31
Appendix E Electrostatic Discharge .............................................................................................................. 32
Preventing Electrostatic Damage ....................................................................................................... 32
Grounding Methods ............................................................................................................................ 32
Appendix F Shipping Information .................................................................................................................. 33
Shipping Preparation .......................................................................................................................... 33
Important Service Repair Information ................................................................................................. 33
Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 34
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1 Product Features
Standard Features
Thank you for purchasing an HP thin client. We hope you have years of use from our t5740 or t5745
thin clients. Our goal is to provide you with award-winning clients that are easy to deploy and manage
with the power and reliability you expect.
The next sections describe the features of the thin client. For a complete list of the hardware and
software installed on a specific model, visit
http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/us/en/sm/WF04a/
12454-12454-321959-338927-89307.html and search for a specific thin client model.
The thin client exhibits the following features:
no moving parts
no hard drives or diskette drives
5-minute setup time
central deployment and management using a broad range of easy and scalable remote
management solutions
Various options are available for your thin client. For more information about available options, visit
the HP Web site at
http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/us/en/sm/WF12a/12454-12454-321959.html.
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Standard Features
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Thin Client Management Solutions
HP has a comprehensive suite of management solutions to fit your needs. This allows you to choose
solutions that will work best in your environment.
HP ThinState Tools are a set of handy utilities that allow you to copy settings and software images
from one thin client to another using a USB drive key. HP ThinState tools complement other
management solutions and are included with HP thin client operating systems.
HP Device Manager is an enterprise-class thin client management software application that allows
customers to view their thin client assets remotely and to manipulate those thin clients to meet the
required business need. It is robust, yet easy to install and use. HP Device Manager lets you track,
configure, upgrade, clone, and manage thousands of individual devices from a centralized location.
HP Device Manager agents are included in most HP thin clients.
HP Client Automation is an industry-leading device management product, which is part of a bigger
Business Service Automation environment management solution. With HP Client Automation, you
can manage simple thin client deployments or highly complex IT environments that contain a
combination of thin clients, PCs, blades, servers and other common computer-based resources. HP
Client Automation agents work with all HP thin clients. For more information on HP Client Automation,
please visit the HP Web site at
http://www.hp.com and search for “Business Service Automation.”
HP continues to partner with Altiris to manage HP thin clients. Altiris Deployment Solution is a leading
tool for quick deployment and ongoing management of thin clients in your organization. For additional
information, refer to the Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide that came with your thin client, and
visit the Altiris Web site at
http://www.altiris.com/.
Front Panel Components
Figure 1-1 Front panel components
(1) Secure USB compartment (4) Line-out (headphone) audio connector
(2) Power button (5) Line-in (microphone) connector
(3) Flash activity LED (6) Universal serial bus (USB) connectors (2)
For more information, refer to the model-specific QuickSpecs at
http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/
QuickSpecs_Archives/QuickSpecs_Archives.html.
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Top Components
Figure 1-2 Top components, external view
(1) Cable lock slot
(2) Secure USB compartment
Figure 1-3 Top components, internal view
(1) Cable lock slot
(2) Secure USB compartment ports (2)
The secure USB compartment allows you to use two USB devices in a secured location.
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Top Components
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Rear Panel Components
Figure 1-4 Rear panel components
(1) Wireless antenna* (6) PS/2 connectors (2)
(2) Ethernet RJ-45 connector (7) Serial connector
(3) Universal serial bus (USB) connectors (4) (8) Power connector
(4) DisplayPort connector (9) Power cord retention slot
(5) VGA connector
*Available on some models. Refer to the model-specific QuickSpecs at www.hp.com for details.
The wireless antenna allows you to send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless
local area networks (WLAN).
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Installing the Antenna (Wireless Models)
Screw the antenna in place on the rear of the thin client.
Figure 1-5 Installing the antenna
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the antenna mounting, do not overtighten the antenna.
Installing the Rubber Feet
To install the rubber feet:
1. Lay the thin client on its right side.
2. Remove the feet from their backing.
3. Press each foot down securely onto a corner of the left side of the thin client.
Figure 1-6 Installing the rubber feet
Installing the Stand
If the thin client will be installed in an vertical orientation and it will not be mounted, the stand should
be installed for stability.
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Installing the Antenna (Wireless Models)
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To install the stand:
1. Turn unit upside down.
2. Locate the slots on the bottom of the unit into which the tabs on the stand fit.
3. Insert the tabs into the slots (1), and then slide the stand about 1.26 cm (1/2 inch) toward the
front of the unit until it locks into place (2).
Figure 1-7 Installing the stand
Removing the Stand
To remove the stand:
1. Turn unit upside down.
2. Press the tab (1), and then slide the stand about 1.26 cm (1/2 inch) toward the back of the unit
and lift the stand off the unit (2).
Figure 1-8 Removing the stand
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Using the Power Cord Retention Slot
To prevent accidental disconnection, press a loop of the power cord into the power cord retention
slot.
Figure 1-9 Power cord retention slot
Using the Keyboard
Figure 1-10 Keyboard features
(1) Caps Lock key Activates/deactivates the Caps Lock feature.
(2) Scroll Lock key Activates/deactivates the Scroll Lock feature.
(3) Num Lock key Activates/deactivates the Num Lock feature.
(4) Ctrl key Use in combination with another key; its function depends on the
application software you are using.
(5)
Windows Logo Key
1
Opens the Start menu in Microsoft Windows. Use in combination with
other keys to perform other functions. For more information, see
Windows Logo Key on page 9.
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Using the Power Cord Retention Slot
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(6) Alt key Use in combination with another key; its function depends on the
application software you are using.
(7)
Application key
1
Similar to the right mouse button, opens pop-up menus in a Microsoft
Office application. May perform other functions in other software
applications.
(8) Editing keys Includes the following: Insert, Home, Page Up, Delete, End, and Page
Down.
Hold Ctrl and Alt while pressing Delete to restart the thin client.
1
Available in select geographic regions.
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Windows Logo Key
Use the Windows Logo Key in combination with other keys to perform certain functions available in
Windows operating systems.
Windows Logo Key + Tab Switch between open items.
Windows Logo Key + e Open My Computer.
Windows Logo Key + f Search for a file or folder.
Windows Logo Key + Ctrl + f Search for computers.
Windows Logo Key + m Minimize all windows.
Windows Logo Key + Shift + m Undo minimize all.
Windows Logo Key + Break Display the System Properties dialog box.
Windows Logo Key + r Open the Run dialog box.
Additional Function Keys
The following key combinations also work on HP thin clients:
Alt + Esc Cycles through minimized applications.
Alt + Tab Cycles through open applications.
Alt + Shift + Tab Switches to the previous session.
Special Mouse Functions
Most software applications support the use of a mouse. The functions assigned to each mouse button
depend on the software applications you are using.
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Special Mouse Functions
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Serial Number Location
Every thin client includes a unique serial number located as shown in the following illustration. Have
this number available when contacting HP customer service for assistance.
Figure 1-11 Serial number location
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2 Hardware Changes
General Hardware Installation Sequence
To ensure the proper installation thin client hardware components:
1. Back up any data, if necessary.
2. If the thin client is powered on:
a. Turn the unit and any other attached devices off.
b. Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.
c. Disconnect any external devices or cables, such as an antenna or cable lock.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock and/or hot surfaces, be
sure to disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and allow the internal system components
to cool before touching.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not
plug telecommunications or telephone connectors into the network interface controller (NIC)
receptacles.
CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the thin client or
optional equipment. Before beginning these procedures, ensure that you are discharged of static
electricity by briefly touching a grounded metal object. See
Electrostatic Discharge on page 32
for more information.
3. Remove the secure USB compartment cover. See Removing and Replacing the Secure USB
Compartment Cover on page 12 for more information.
4. Remove the stand, if it is installed. See
Removing the Stand on page 6 for more information.
5. Remove the side access panel and metal side cover. See
Removing and Replacing the Side
Access Panel and Metal Side Cover on page 14 for more information.
6. Remove any hardware that you will replace.
7. Install or replace equipment. For removal and replacement procedures, see the following
sections:
Installing the USB Device on page 17
Installing the PCI Express Expansion Module and PCI Express Card on page 21
Removing and Replacing the Battery on page 17
Installing a Secondary Flash Memory Module on page 18
Installing a Second SO-DIMM on page 19
NOTE: Option kits include more detailed installation instructions.
8. Replace the side access panel and metal side cover. See Removing and Replacing the Side
Access Panel and Metal Side Cover on page 14 for more information.
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General Hardware Installation Sequence
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9. Install the stand, if you will be using the thin client unmounted in a vertical orientation. See
Installing the Stand on page 5 for more information.
10. Replace the secure USB compartment cover. See
Removing and Replacing the Secure USB
Compartment Cover on page 12 for more information.
11. Reconnect any external devices and power cords.
12. Turn on the monitor, the thin client, and any devices you want to test.
13. Load any necessary drivers.
NOTE: You can download select hardware drivers from HP at http://www.hp.com/country/us/
eng/support.html.
14. Reconfigure the thin client, if necessary.
Removing and Replacing the Secure USB Compartment
Cover
The secure USB compartment allows you to install two USB devices in a secure location inside the
thin client. Along with providing a hidden location, the secure USB compartment can be locked by the
optional security cable lock.
CAUTION: The ambient temperature inside of the secure USB compartment can reach up to 55° C
(131° F) in worst case conditions. Make sure the specifications for any device you install in the
compartment indicate the device can tolerate a 55° C (131° F) ambient environment.
NOTE: In addition to following these instructions, follow the detailed instructions that accompany the
accessory you are installing.
Before beginning the installation process, review General Hardware Installation Sequence
on page 11 for procedures you should follow before and after installing or replacing hardware.
Removing the Secure USB Compartment Cover
Use the following procedure to remove the secure USB compartment cover.
WARNING! Before removing the secure USB compartment cover, ensure that the thin client is
turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the electrical outlet.
To remove the secure USB compartment cover:
1. On rear of the thin client, remove the screw that secures the compartment cover to the unit (1).
2. On the front of the unit, push the compartment cover about 1.27 cm (1/2 inch) toward the front of
the unit (2).
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3. Remove the cover from the unit by first lifting the rear (screw side) of the cover, and then lifting
the cover off the unit (3).
Figure 2-1 Removing the secure USB compartment cover
Replacing the Secure USB Compartment Cover
To replace the secure compartment cover:
1. Place the cover on top of the unit so it is offset about 1.27 cm (1/2 inch) toward the rear of the
unit, allowing the tabs on the cover to align and insert into the slots on the chassis (1).
2. Slide the cover toward the back of the unit until it locks in place and the cover is flush with the
front panel of the chassis (2).
3. Replace the screw (3).
Figure 2-2 Replacing the secure compartment cover
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Removing and Replacing the Secure USB Compartment Cover
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Removing and Replacing the Side Access Panel and
Metal Side Cover
Removing the Side Access Panel and Metal Side Cover
WARNING! Before removing the side access panel, ensure that the thin client is turned off and the
power cord is disconnected from the electrical outlet.
To remove the access panel:
1. Remove the secure USB compartment cover (1). For more information, see
Removing the
Secure USB Compartment Cover on page 12.
2. Remove the stand, if it is installed (2). See
Removing the Stand on page 6 for more information.
3. Lay the thin client on its side on a secure working surface.
Remove the right side access panel if you are removing or installing:
battery
secondary flash memory module
PCI expansion module and PCI card
Remove the left side access panel if you are removing or installing a second SO-DIMM.
4. Slide the access panel about 6.35 mm (1/4 inch) toward the top of the unit (3), and then lift the
access panel up and off the unit (4).
Figure 2-3 Removing the side access panel
To remove the metal side cover:
NOTE: Do not remove the metal side cover when installing a PCI Expansion Module or a second
SO-DIMM.
You must remove the metal side cover to access internal components such as the battery or the
memory.
1. Remove the four screws that secure the metal side cover to the chassis (1).
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